I’m a hugely unapologetic Tolkien nerd (books AND movies, sorry purists). I have loved (and secretly wanted to live in) Middle Earth since I was a kid. I even have one of Tolkien’s drawings tattooed on my back – like big, and taking up the whole thing. So what better inspiration for design than characters from Tolkien novels from other designers/fans!? All the designs below are part of the Gift-A-Long and eligible to be knit/crochet for prizes through December 31, 2014 @ 11:59pm (EST)!